Comparison

US TECH vs Engineering Inc.

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

US TECH

Stay informed about the latest innovations and business trends in the global electronics industry. This publication covers components, manufacturing, renewable energy, and regulatory issues for professionals.

Highlights
  • Component innovations
  • PCB design and manufacturing
  • Electronic contract assembly
  • Test equipment and services
  • Renewable energy news
  • Business and regulatory issues
Features
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U.S. Tech is an international hi-tech electronics publication, reaching over 350,000 engineers, buyers, product specifiers and corporate managers each month, on the web and in print combined. The newspaper focuses on new innovations in components, distribution, PCB design and manufacturing, electronic contract assembly, test equipment and services, renewable energy, as well as the business and regulatory issues facing the electronics manufacturing and distribution sectors.

About

Engineering Inc.

Features
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Engineering Inc. is the bi-monthly magazine of the American Council of Engineering Companies, the preeminent business association of America’s engineering industry. Engineering Inc. reaches over 50,000 key decision-makers in both the private and public sector, nationally and internationally. Editorial includes thought-provoking articles on advocacy, cutting-edge business management, engineering firm innovations, state-of-the-art technology, industry news and analysis, and must–read interviews with the nation’s leading political and business leaders. Key market segments include transportation, energy, water supply, environmental, wastewater, building/structures, geotechnical and more. Engineering Inc.’s audience includes CEOS, presidents, owners, principals, and other C-level professionals in the industry, in addition to private business leaders, federal and state lawmakers and international marketplace experts.

Screenshots

US TECH4 screens
Engineering Inc.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: US TECH at every 6 months against Engineering Inc.'s every 32 months. Engineering Inc.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

US TECH ships an update every 6 months, Engineering Inc. every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
US TECH versus Engineering Inc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUS TECHEngineering Inc.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB53 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperU.S. TechACEC

In-app purchases

None

US TECH

No in-app purchases

None

Engineering Inc.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is US TECH free?
US TECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Engineering Inc. free?
Engineering Inc. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do US TECH or Engineering Inc. have ads?
Neither US TECH nor Engineering Inc. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, US TECH or Engineering Inc.?
US TECH ships an update every 6 months, and Engineering Inc. every 32 months. Most recently, US TECH was updated on September 1, 2026 and Engineering Inc. on May 16, 2026.

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